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DRAKE ART + DESIGN ALUMNA CLAIRE SEDOVIC

Claire Sedovic, published illustrator and the 2019-20 recipient of the Drake Alumni Artist Residency at Mainframe Studios in Des Moines, kicks off our Alumni Impact Series.

Tune in tonight at 7pm on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, as we livestream Claire’s talk on the Anderson Gallery’s Facebook page and on our YouTube Channel. Claire will share her latest projects, her process, and inspirations, and she will update us on how she used her residency and studio to further her career. Her recorded talk is available below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3nOiEyIHd8&t=27s

BIOGRAPHY:

By age six, Claire Sedovic knew she wanted to be an illustrator. Growing up in a family that prized creativity and a good bedtime story, she developed a strong appreciation for the interplay of words and pictures. Childhood experiences such as visits to the zoo and botanical garden continue to provide inspiration for her work today.

In 2015 she graduated from Drake University in Des Moines, IA with a BFA in Graphic Design. Originally from St. Louis, MO, she currently resides in Des Moines. Odd Animal ABC’s is her first children’s book.

CLAIRE’S ARTIST STATEMENT:

In 2019 I realized a lifelong pursuit of becoming a published children’s book illustrator. But the journey for me, not only as an illustrator, but also an author, and most recently an educator, is still on-going. I come from a long maternal line of teachers and as I continue to grow as an artist, I understand even better how my words, pictures, and actions can help shape younger generations. I aim to create art that not only fulfills my artistic desires, but also art which resonates with and brings joy to children (and the child in each of us adults).

ODD ANIMAL ABC’s

Children’s book written by June Smalls and Illustrated by Claire Sedovic, Published by Blue Manatee Press, May 2019. A is for Alligator, B is for Bear, and so on, right? Not in this book. The odd animals are taking over! It’s time to meet Aye-Aye, Fossa, Numbat, Xenops and more curious, yet real animals that are ready for their spotlight. Laugh along as they introduce the letters of the alphabet in their own odd way!

MARCELLA’S BUTTERFLY

Children’s book, unpublished, 2019-2020, watercolor, written and illustrated by Claire Sedovic. Marcella starts kindergarten with an unlikely companion: a monarch butterfly! Her struggle to make (human) friends recognizes the importance of staying true to oneself despite the push to join the pack (or rather, the ‘flutter’)!

A HUG FOR THEODORE

Children’s book, unpublished, watercolor, 2020, written and illustrated by Claire Sedovic. In search of a hug, Theodore, a plush toy bunny must avoid becoming the plaything, or worse – a tasty treat when he is left behind at the zoo!

OTHER ILLUSTRATION PROJECTS:

CONTACT AND FOLLOW CLAIRE SEDOVIC:

Website

Studio C Designs Shop

Instagram

Facebook

DRAKE ART + DESIGN ALUMNI IMPACT SHOWCASE

The Anderson Gallery is pleased to announce our winter virtual showcase that will feature projects by Drake Art + Design Alumni. These selected artists are actively creating and making impacts in their communities. Stay tuned for weekly stories and artist talks by these talented artists and designers!

Scheduled Features:

CLAIRE SEDOVIC ARTIST TALK on Wednesday, November 18 at 7pm

Tune in at 7pm on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, as we livestream Claire’s talk on the Anderson Gallery’s Facebook page and on our YouTube Channel.

Claire Sedovic is published illustrator and the 2019-20 recipient of the Drake Alumni Artist Residency at Mainframe Studios in Des Moines, Iowa. Claire will share her latest projects, her process, and inspirations, and she will update us on how she used her residency and studio to further her career.

A Q&A session will follow so please comment to ask your questions. Thanks for joining us!

ARTIST TALK WITH INDIRA ALLEGRA on September 24 at 7pm, CST

Join us live for an Artist Talk by California artist Indira Allegra! We will simultaneously stream it live on our Facebook account and YouTube Channel on Thursday, September 24 at 7pm, CST.

Documenting Disability by Indira Allegra. 8 minute video performance, 2013. Video still courtesy of Jay Jones

Indira Allegra re-imagines what a memorial can feel like and how it can function through the practices of performance, sculpture and installation. In their work in the exhibition, Threads Laid Bare, they use an oral loom to create a woven document to address invisible disabilities. Tune in to learn more about their work and artistic practice!

Artist Talk with Dr. Katya Oicherman September 10 at 7pm!

Join us as we live stream Dr. Katya Oicherman’s Artist Talk on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at 7pm. We will be hosting the event on Facebook where you can join by click the Watch tab from your phone, tablet or computer. Or, we will also offer the talk live on our YouTube channel.

Katya is a featured artist in the exhibition, Threads Laid Bare, which is curated by Emily Newman. The Anderson Gallery is proud to have three of Katya’s works on view: The Laundry Room, Torn Swaddling Cloth, and Oh, My Dear One. You can access the exhibit anywhere by using our new mobile engagement tool.

Dr. Katya Oicherman has lived in Russia, Israel, the UK and the US. She is an artist, educator, and textile researcher who engages with video, installation, performance to explore how personal and collective memories and identities are reflected in and shaped by material culture. Tune in to learn more about her research, process and inspirations!

VIRTUAL TALK AND TOUR WITH CURATOR EMILY NEWMAN ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 @ 7pm!

Facebook Event for Sept 3 Event

Join Drake’s Anderson Gallery LIVE on Facebook on Thursday, September 3 at 7pm for a virtual tour of Threads Laid Bare and talk with curator and art and design professor, Emily Newman.  She will lead us through the exhibition and share her vision and connections to identity and community in this exhibit of contemporary textiles and fiber arts. She invited twelve artists from across the country to share their works that range from traditional stitches to conceptual use of fibers and textiles. This exhibition and event are sponsored by the Iowa Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

How to view: Log in to Facebook and go to our page. Check out our video tab to see it Live. Or, stay on your home page and go to more (on the left on a computer and on the bottom right on your phone) and select the Watch tab to see all Live videos. After each event, we will edit the recorded video and upload them to the gallery’s YouTube channel and post them on our mobile phone app

THREADS LAID BARE EVENTS ANNOUNCED

The Anderson Gallery announces a robust schedule of events and programming for Threads Laid Bare, an exhibition of contemporary textiles and fiber arts curated by Emily Newman.

Here is our tentative schedule so you can add events to your calendar. We plan to host events online and stream them live on our Facebook account.

How to view: Login to Facebook and go to our page. Check out our video tab to see it Live. Or, stay on your home page and go to more (on the left on a computer and on the bottom right on your phone) and select the Watch tab to see all Live videos. After each event, we will edit the recorded video and upload them to the gallery’s YouTube channel and to our mobile phone virtual exhibition experience. 

  • Thursday, September 3 at 7:00pm,, CST = Curator Emily Newman will give a virtual tour and talk in place of our opening reception.
  • Thursday, September 10 at 7:00pm, CST =  Artist Talk by Katya Oicherman
  • Saturday, September 19 from 1-2pm, CST = Demonstration and Online Mending Session with Catherine Reinhart
  • Thursday, September 24 at 7pm, CST = Artist Talk by Indira Allegra
  • Saturday, September 26 at 11am, CST = Felting Demonstration and workshop with Cynthia O’Hern
  • Thursday, October 1 at 7pm, CST = Discussion with artists Ann C. Clarke and Anna Carlson
  • Wednesday, October 7 at 7pm, CST = Discussion with artists Guen Montgomery and Nicole Davis
  • Thursday, October 8 at 7pm, CST = Artist Talk by Jiseon Lee Isbara
  • Monday, October 12 at 7pm, CST = Discussion with artists Alanna Stapleton and Sophia Ruppert  

USE YOUR CELL PHONE TO GO VIRTUAL WITH US!

We have partnered with Engage By Cell to offer free Virtual Exhibition services!

Phone in Hand tall

Use your mobile phone to access Threads Laid Bare exhibition info about featured artists, our curator, our schedule of events, videos of events and even participate by playing games, sharing resources, adding comments, and uploading your own textile and fiber based art!

Click here to launch this site which works best on cell phones and on other devices such as tablets and computers.

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